Sexual offences increased in last quarter of 2020 – crime statistics
Most forms of crime registered an increase between October and December 2020, with #GBV-related incidents up 5%.
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Two variants of the coronavirus have combined to form ‘Frankenvirus’ – report
An investigation by scientists in the United States revealed two variants of the coronavirus have combined to create a ‘heavily mutated hybrid.’
#Covid-19: The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is being distributed immediately
The first delivery of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine arrived in South Africa and will be distributed immediately. More doses of the single-dose vaccine are expected to arrive in the coming weeks.
Post-term pregnancies and tradition – an uncomfortable experience for many women
Some rituals can harm a woman's feeling of self worth as pregnancies past the 42 week date and families seek solutions.
Switch to J&J vaccine creates sourcing challenge
The new variant of the coronavirus has upended government plans to start vaccinating health care workers. While the health ministry has switched from the AstraZeneca to the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, supply of doses is a challenge.
Setting fire to desks with sanitiser and other pandemic risks as schools reopen
Teachers have shared some of their challenges as schools reopened on 15 February, including fears of the pandemic spreading and students setting desks fire with hand sanitiser.
World Cancer day: Children have the strength to beat cancer says one young survivor
Cancer turned her life upside down as a teenager, but Charlene Nadine Motshegwe wants children to know they have the strength to beat this dreaded disease.
Living with the incurable sexually transmitted disease, the Herpes Simplex Virus
Those living with this incurable STI share their experiences, and remind readers why condoms are still the best form of protection.
Time for rebirth says Ramaphosa as country struggles to deal with Covid-19
Amid the pandemic, President Cyril Ramaphosa used his annual State of the Nation Address to announce more Covid-19 vaccines and the extension of the R350 relief grant.
After AstraZeneca vaccine, Mkhize announces more vaccines on the way
After the AstraZeneca vaccine proved ineffective against the new coronavirus variant, health workers will now receive the single-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine. More vaccines will also arrive sooner than expected, the health ministry announced.
#Covid-19: SADC Traditional healers still want to be in front of the vaccine queue
Traditional healers say they are on the frontlines in the treatment and prevention when it comes to the coronavirus and now they want first dibs at the vaccine.
Spare a thought for EMS workers as Covid-19 rages, says federation president
With increased calls, very sick patients and stepping in as intensive care providers, emergency service workers have been at the frontline of the Covid-19 pandemic. Often at their own peril.
#Covid-19: SIU on the warpath with almost half of PPE contracts under scrutiny
The Special Investigations Unit found that some companies hiked their prices for PPE by 400% or more.
#Covid-19: AstraZeneca vaccine rollout halted in South Africa
South Africa's government has decided to stop the planned rollout of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vacccine after clinical trials found it is not as effective as hoped against the new variant reported in the country.
Port Elizabeth nurses angry as some salaries remain unpaid
Dozens of nurses at Dr Elizabeth Mamisa Chabula-Nxiweni field hospital have gone unpaid. Officials say it is an administration glitch, but that is little comfort to the frontline workers who cannot afford to pay rent or electricity.